Meet Dr. Skerdi Faria

Founder & Medical Director of KEIT

Dr. Skerdi Faria leads KEIT’s international network of Italian surgeons and medical specialists, ensuring every treatment meets the highest European standards of safety and medical quality.

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Dr. Skerdi Faria, founder of KEIT Day Hospital in Tirana

Founded KEIT Day Hospital

Since 2011

INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED

30+ Awards

Meet Dr. Skerdi Faria

Founder & Medical Director of KEIT

Dr. Skerdi Faria founded KEIT with a clear vision: to create a world-class medical environment where patients from across Europe can access top specialists, advanced techniques, and personalized care in one coordinated experience. Under his leadership, KEIT has grown into one of Europe’s leading cosmetic surgery medical tourism providers, treating thousands of international patients each year.

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Medical Background

Accreditation & Education

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Medical Background

Education and Specializations

Education and Specializations

  • • Degree in Medicine and Surgery (1995, University of Tirana, Albania)
  • • Degree in Medicine and Surgery (2004, La Sapienza University, Rome)
  • • Specialization in Public Health (2002, with honors, La Sapienza University, Rome)
  • • Specialization in Anesthesia and Resuscitation (2009, with honors, Tor Vergata University, Rome)
  • • PhD in Hospital Infections (2005, with honors, La Sapienza University, Rome)

Licenses and registration

Licenses and registration

Albania

Order of Physicians of Albania – Tirana Regional Council

Registry no. 2888

Member since 02/10/2009

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Italy

Order of Physicians and Surgeons of the Province of Rome

Registry no. 0000053785

Registered since 14/09/2004

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Career and Recognition

Career and Recognition

  • • Founder and Director of KEIT Day Hospital (since 2011)
  • • Author of numerous scientific studies published on PubMed and Google Scholar
  • • Expert in aesthetic surgery, hospital infections, and advanced anesthesia protocols
  • • Gold Medal (1989, Ministry of Public Education – Albania), Energie per Roma (2025, European Center for Cultural Studies – Rome) and others.

Media and Public Recognition

Media and Public Recognition

Dr. Skerdi Faria has been recognized as one of the most influential doctors in the field of aesthetic surgery and has been interviewed and cited by major media outlets in Albania and Italy, including:

  • • Italy: Rai 1, Rai 2, Rai 3, Mediaset, La7, Corriere della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore, Il Messaggero, La Gazzetta del Mezzogiorno, Il Tempo, Adnkronos.
  • • Albania: Top Channel, Klan TV, Vizion Plus, Shqiptarja.com, Panorama, Gazeta Express.

Community Initiatives

Community Initiatives

Dr. Skerdi Faria is passionate about giving back to the community through initiatives that support health, community development, and the environment. Over the years, KEIT has participated in blood donation drives, breast cancer screening initiatives, hair donation campaigns, and tree planting projects across Albania. The clinic has also contributed hundreds of public garbage bins to help keep local communities cleaner and more organized.

Medical Direction

Clinical leadership at KEIT

Dr. Skerdi leads a structured network of board-certified Italian surgeons and dental specialists who collaborate on patient cases to ensure optimal outcomes.

Dr. Skerdi Faria serves as KEIT’s Medical Director, overseeing:

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Clinical Standards

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Patient Safety Protocols

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Surgical Coordination

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Interdisciplinary Case Review

Clinical leadership at KEIT
Patient safety protocols at KEIT

Dr. Skerdi in the Mainstream Media

An authoritative voice on patient safety and modern healthcare

Dr. Skerdi regularly shares medical insights and educational content for patients through interviews, podcasts, and educational productions dedicated to safety, transparency, and informed decision-making.

KEIT on RAI 1 with Bruno Vespa

KEIT on RAI 1 with Bruno Vespa

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KEIT on the programme “La vita in diretta"

KEIT on the programme “La vita in diretta"

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KEIT on “Nemo – Nessuno Escluso” on RAI 2

KEIT on “Nemo – Nessuno Escluso” on RAI 2

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Marika’s experience: her rhinoplasty story featured on RAI 3

Marika’s experience: her rhinoplasty story featured on RAI 3

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KEIT Clinic on Le Iene: the truth about cosmetic surgery in Albania

KEIT Clinic on Le Iene: the truth about cosmetic surgery in Albania

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KEIT on La7 in the programme 100 Minuti

KEIT on La7 in the programme 100 Minuti

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Dr Skerdi Faria represents KEIT on La7

Dr Skerdi Faria represents KEIT on La7

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La7 reports: cosmetic surgery in Albania at KEIT Clinic

La7 reports: cosmetic surgery in Albania at KEIT Clinic

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KEIT on Rete 4 in the programme Dritto e Rovescio

KEIT on Rete 4 in the programme Dritto e Rovescio

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Dr Skerdi Faria on Radio 24 in the radio programme “La Zanzara”

Dr Skerdi Faria on Radio 24 in the radio programme “La Zanzara”

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Dr. Skerdi, guest on the TV show “Natën me Aulonën”

Dr. Skerdi, guest on the TV show “Natën me Aulonën”

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Dr. Skerdi Faria: “I depend on the work of others; when they do a good job, they make me proud!”

Dr. Skerdi Faria: “I depend on the work of others; when they do a good job, they make me proud!”

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KEIT, Excellence in Dental & Aesthetic Care

KEIT, Excellence in Dental & Aesthetic Care

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Dr. Skerdi, guest on the TV show “Ftesë në 5”

Dr. Skerdi, guest on the TV show “Ftesë në 5”

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Dr. Skerdi Faria Talks About KEIT in the Media

Dr. Skerdi Faria Talks About KEIT in the Media

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KEIT and Dr. Skerdi Faria on La7

KEIT and Dr. Skerdi Faria on La7

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Skerdi Faria – The Plastic Surgeon to the VIPs

Skerdi Faria – The Plastic Surgeon to the VIPs

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Dr. Skerdi Faria, guest on the TV show “Një Kat më Lart”

Dr. Skerdi Faria, guest on the TV show “Një Kat më Lart”

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Skerdi Faria reveals the names of VIPs who have undergone plastic surgery

Skerdi Faria reveals the names of VIPs who have undergone plastic surgery

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Plastic Surgery – Dr. Skerdi Faria Talks About It!

Plastic Surgery – Dr. Skerdi Faria Talks About It!

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Skerdi Faria – The Luxury of Holidays Then and Now

Skerdi Faria – The Luxury of Holidays Then and Now

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Dr. Skerdi on “Rrugëtim me Anilën”

Dr. Skerdi on “Rrugëtim me Anilën”

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Divulgative Videos

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KEITcast, live from KEIT Day Hospital

KEITcast brings real stories, inspiring journeys, and meaningful conversations from KEIT Day Hospital. Discover the stories behind the people.

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KEITcast – Hardworking People, Ep. 1
KEITcast – Hardworking People, Ep. 1

The Two Men from Dibra You (Don’t) Know: Astrit & Enver

KEITcast – Unfiltered Personalities, Ep. 1
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Sara Di Sturco: From Loneliness to Millions

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Medical publications

Discover KEIT’s scientific publications and medical contributions, reflecting our commitment to research, innovation, and excellence in patient care.

Current Drug Targets journal

Gabapentin and pregabalin for the acute post-operative pain management. A systematic-narrative review of the recent clinical evidences

01 August 2009 Read More
Elsevier

The first prevalence survey of nosocomial infections in the University Hospital Centre ‘Mother Teresa’of Tirana, Albania

01 March 2007 Read More
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Gabapentin and pregabalin for the acute post-operative pain management. A systematic-narrative review of the recent clinical evidences

M Dauri, S Faria, A Gatti, L Celidonio, R Carpenedo, AF Sabato

Current drug targets 10 (8), 716-733

259 2009
The first prevalence survey of nosocomial infections in the University Hospital Centre ‘Mother Teresa’of Tirana, Albania

S Faria, L Sodano, A Gjata, M Dauri, AF Sabato, A Bilaj, O Mertiraj, ...

Journal of Hospital Infection 65 (3), 244-250

103 2007
Continuous femoral nerve block provides superior analgesia compared with continuous intra-articular and wound infusion after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

M Dauri, E Fabbi, P Mariani, S Faria, R Carpenedo, T Sidiropoulou, ...

Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 34 (2), 95-99-95-99

67 2009
Efficacy of continuous femoral nerve block with stimulating catheters versus nonstimulating catheters for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

M Dauri, T Sidiropoulou, E Fabbi, M Giannelli, S Faria, P Mariani, ...

Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 32 (4), 282-287

56 2007
Percutaneous vertebroplasty in the management of vertebral osteoporotic fractures. Short-term, mid-term and long-term follow-up of 285 patients

S Masala, M Mammucari, G Angelopoulos, R Fiori, F Massari, S Faria, ...

Skeletal radiology 38 (9), 863-869

44 2009
Retroperitoneal haematoma in a patient with continuous psoas compartment block and enoxaparin administration for total knee replacement

M Dauri, S Faria, L Celidonio, U Tarantino, E Fabbi, AF Sabato

British journal of anaesthesia 103 (2), 309-310

29 2009
Continuous iv infusion of remifentanil and intraosseous lidocaine provide better analgesia than intraosseous lidocaine alone in percutaneous vertebroplasty of osteoporotic …

M Dauri, F Coniglione, S Faria, R Fiori, F Frunzo, F Massari, G Simonetti, ...

British journal of anaesthesia 103 (6), 901-902

8 2009
First point prevalence survey of nosocomial infections in the intensive care units of a tertiary care hospital in Albania

S Faria, L Sodano, M Dauri, AF Sabato, A Gjata, I Kito, E Llazo, A Bilaj, ...

Journal of Hospital Infection 69 (1), 95-97

8 2008
The first point prevalence survey of nosocomial infections in Albania: pilot study

S Faria, L Sodano, A Gjata, M Dauri, AF Sabato, O Mertiraj, N Schinaia

Journal of chemotherapy 18 (6), 652-655

6 2006
Comparing continuous lumbar plexus block, continuous epidural block and continuous lumbar plexus block with a parasacral sciatic nerve block on post-operative analgesia after …

M Dauri, L Celidonio, E Fabbi, S Nahmias, S Faria, F Coniglione, MB Silvi

Journal of Anesthesia & Clinical Research 2 (11), 1-7

5 2011
First prevalence survey of surgical site infections in the University Hospital Centre'Mother Teresa'of Tirana.

S Faria, M Dauri, N Schinaia, A Gjata, AF Sabato, A Bilaj, E Llazo, ...

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4 2008
Guidelines for a prevalence survey of nosocomial infections in the University Hospital" Madre Teresa" in Tirana, Albania

L Sodano, S Faria, A Gjata, A Kasneci, B Byku, N Schinaia

Annali di Igiene: Medicina Preventiva e di Comunita 15 (5), 693-700

4 2003
485. Epidural Block, Continuous Lumbar Plexus Block, Both Continuous Lumbar Plexus and Parasacral Sciatic Block for Analgesia After Total Hip Arthroplasty

L Celidonio, P Caterini, S Nahmias, MG Marchione, F Divizia, ...

Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 33 (Suppl 1), e178-e178

3 2008
The prevalence survey of nosocomial infections: a very informative tool in a big hospital setting

L Sodano, S Faria, M Di Renzi, S Gabriele

Annali di Igiene: Medicina Preventiva e di Comunita 16 (5), 647-663

3 2004
Population study of knowledge and practice in the Albanian population regarding water usage and diarrhea prevention

N Schinaia, S Faria, A Sallabanda, E Kakarriqi, M Di Renzi, F Rossi

Annali di Igiene: Medicina Preventiva e di Comunita 15 (4), 329-339

2 2003
636: Continuous iv Remifentanil Infusion and Intraosseous Lidocaine Provide Better Analgesia than Intraosseous Lidocaine Alone in Percutaneous Vertebroplasty of Osteoporotic …

F Coniglione, F Frunzo, S Masala, R Carpenedo, S Nahmias, F Lucci, ...

Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 33 (5), e254

— 2008
647: Eliciting Tibial or Both Tibial/Peroneal Components is More Efficacious than Eliciting a Peroneal Motor Response With Parasacral Sciatic Nerve Block

R Carpenedo, F Divizia, MG Marchione, G Faccio, F Lucci, F Frunzo, ...

Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 33 (5), e70

— 2008
113. Efficacy of continuous femoral nerve block with stimulating catheters vs non-stimulating catheters for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

M Dauri, T Sidiropoulou, E Fabbi, M Giannelli, S Faria, P Mariani, ...

Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 32 (Suppl 1), 112-112

— 2007
46. Continuous femoral nerve block provides superior analgesia compared with continuous intra-articular and wound infusion after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction

M Dauri, E Fabbi, PP Mariani, S Faria, R Carpenedo, A Siglioccolo, ...

Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine 32 (Suppl 1), 24-24

— 2007
Health risks and swimming in the Adriatic Sea, Italy

N Schinaia, S Faria, R Arcieri, D Greco, I Luzzi, E Funari

Epidemiology 15 (4), S219

— 2004
Qualità e validazione dei dati di sorveglianza delle infezioni nosocomiali

GB Orsi, L Sodano, S Faria, M Floridi, C Zaccaro, A Agodi, F Auxilia, ...

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— 2004
Infezioni gastroenteriche e fonti di rischio da balneazione nel mare Adriatico

N Schinaia, R Arcieri, L Avellis, S Faria, E Pozio, M Muscillo, I Luzzi, ...

Italian Journal of Public Health 1

— 2003
Primo studio di prevalenza delle infezioni ospedaliere presso il Centro Ospedaliero Universitario (QSUT) di Tirana, Albania: training e studio pilota

S Faria, L Sodano, A Gjata, Y Kodra, A Kasneci, B Byku, N Schinaia

Italian Journal of Public Health 1

— 2003
Population-based study on knowledge and attitudes of the Albanian population concerning the use of water and the prevention of diarrhoeal diseases

N Schinaia, S Faria, A Sallabanda, E Kakarriqi, M Di Renzi, ...

ANNALI DI IGIENE MEDICINA PREVENTIVA E DI COMUNITA 15 (4), 329-340

— 2003

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